
Mortgage Insurance Protects the Lender and Helps You Buy
Here at RE/MAX Hot Springs Village, we have had the opportunity to work with so many buyers interested in joining our gated community. Some have come into it fully prepared; others were not ready for everything involved in buying a home. Take mortgage insurance. Many...

How Curb Appeal Helps Sell Homes in Hot Springs Village
We are betting you've heard of curb appeal within the context of selling a home. A home that has strong curb appeal is particularly important in a buyers’ market where supply outstrips demand. But even in a sellers’ market, strong curb appeal can make the difference...

The Home Inspection Shouldn’t Be a Question – Here’s Why
The real estate market has been exceptionally hot over the last 24 months. It has been so hot in some places that desperate buyers have been willing to forgo the home inspection just to beat out their competitors. We get it. Still, the home inspection should never be...

5 Reasons Vacation Rentals Make Great Investments
Buying a home in Hot Springs Village doesn't necessarily mean living here full-time. Not that living here is bad – the quality of life here is actually incredibly good – but we understand that some of our owners are not ready to leave where they currently live. Does...

When Buying a House, A Down Payment Is Your Best Friend
Here at RE/MAX Hot Springs Village, we have the privilege of working with all sorts of clients looking to purchase homes in our private community. Some of them are brand-new to the home buying experience. Others have bought and sold multiple houses in their lifetimes....

Amenities Are Real Estate’s Spice of Life – Hot Springs Village Has Them
It's often said that variety is the spice of life. We don't disagree in a general sense. However, when it comes to real estate, amenities are the spice of life. And guess what? Hot Springs Village has them. We have them in spades. Whether you are looking for Hot...

Why Visitors Might Be Willing to Rent Your Hot Springs Village Home
You decided to invest in Hot Springs Village real estate so that you always have a vacation home near your favorite spa town. Fantastic. But have you considered renting out your home when you are not using it? If not, you really should. There is no shortage of reasons...

Everything You Need to Know About Lender LTVs
We love every opportunity to show our guests the many Hot Springs Village homes for sale. We enjoy introducing prospective buyers to both the community and the surrounding area. But sometimes those buyers aren't exactly sure what they are getting themselves into. They...

Tips for the First-Time Homebuyer
There is nothing more fulfilling than finally owning your own home. It’s like a rite of passage into “adulting!” But it can also be a little overwhelming, and let’s face it, you weren’t prepared for this by your high school economics class. We’ve put together a...

What are “seller concessions”?
Sellers may offer concessions to incentivize buyers to purchase the home or sweeten the deal. There are usually limits to what a seller can contribute, which will vary based on the type of loan. Typical seller concessions for an FHA loan may include: Loan discount...